South Africa tells the UN top court Israel is committing genocide in Gaza

Palestinians look at the residential building of the Khalifa family destroyed in an Israeli strike in Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023. Picture: AP Photo/Adel Hana

South Africa has told judges at the United Nations’ top court that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and pleaded with the court to urgently order Israel to halt its military operation.

Israel has vehemently denied such arguments.